Erlton, Calgary

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Erlton
Location of Erlton in Calgary
Erlton
Location of Erlton in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°01′43″N 114°03′40″W / 51.02861, -114.06111
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 9
Established 1906
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Ceci
Elevation 1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,246
 - Average Income $67,698
Website: Erlton Community Association

Erlton is an inner city residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by the Elbow River to the north and west, by Spiller Road to the east and by Mission Road to the south. Macleod Trail bisects the neighbourhood from north to south.

Erlton was established in 1906. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci.[3]

The community is served by the Erlton/Stampede station of the C-Train LRT system. The Talisman Centre and Lindsay Park border the community to the north, and the Stampede Grounds are located mmediately north-west.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,246.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $67,698 in 2000, and there were 20.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 70.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Erlton Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Erlton Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.

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Coordinates: 51°01′43″N, 114°03′40″W